Matt Barnes reveals ‘All the Smoke’ received ‘high seven-figure’ deal from DraftKings
Successful sports content can still reel in top dollar in 2024.
Successful sports content can still reel in top dollar in 2024.
"...as the money gets bigger for the game, that means the money is going to get bigger for the media."
"We gave her a skeleton and an outline of the direction the conversation wanted to go."
The interview marks a massive opportunity for All the Smoke as well as a unique spot for Harris.
"Take your personal jealousy & emotions out of reporting."
Barnes felt the series nailed Donald Sterling, but missed the locker room vibe.
"Obviously, there's going to be fans that embrace him … but we all know being in this game, the hate is always louder than the love."
"Don’t forget where you started."
"It's your guys' f****** job to have her back, and to have each others' backs."
"Putting this project together was an inspiring exercise, a chance to look back and reminisce about the stories we heard, the light we shed, and the progress we’ve made."
"I feel there are athletes who have been former players that have kind of crossed that line too."
"I got a lot of science pumping through me right now."
Barnes was in his third season as a pre and postgame studio analyst for Kings broadcasts on NBC Sports California.
"I literally put my hand on this kid's shoulder because it was almost like I was talking to my son."
"We made eye contact and that was enough for him to come up to me and grip my shoulder with his hand."
With Showtime shuttering its sports brand, 'All the Smoke' moves to Meadowlark and the DraftKings Network.
"I love it because it sends the message the American dream is alive and well."
"It's not automatic that everything always gets better."
"They stressed it was my choice, they weren't telling me to do this, because it was in my contract. But they were putting a lot of pressure on me. I was being told 'Well, you're not a team player.'"
"It's not only the people who are in jail, but it's also all the people in the community who were affected as well. Our people really just deserve the opportunity to participate."
Nothing but illustrious guests on the pay-per-view telecast!